Close one for this #ElfOnAShelf after she ended up on a lamp. The householder had done the right thing & purchased one with a CE mark. The Elf resisted heat for 40 minutes. Keep all decorations away from heat pic.twitter.com/t7R3GrQIyD

The Dublin Fire Brigade took to Twitter early on Wednesday, December 15th to share an image of an Elf on a Shelf with one very burnt behind. The tweet states, "Close one for this #ElfOnAShelf after she ended up on a lamp. The householder had done the right thing & purchased one with a CE mark. The Elf resisted heat for 40 minutes. Keep all decorations away from heat."

This isn't the first time an Elf on a Shelf has caused some serious scares. Other fire departments around the world are taking to Twitter to bring attention to the holiday fire hazard.

A spokesperson for Elf on the Shelf told HuffPost UK, “Santa’s official Scout Elves believe in safety. They avoid getting hurt by keeping a safe distance from the glimmering lights on the Christmas tree, open flames and other sources of heat. If you notice a Scout Elf has landed too close to a flame or light, just let him know so he can fly to a new spot.”

Elf on the Shelf is meant to bring the families together to celebrate the holidays—not put them in danger. With Christmas approaching quickly it is important to make sure that all decorations and trees are properly installed and cared for in order to avoid any scary accidents. We don't need any more bottomless Elves this holiday season, only happy homeowners!